How far is El Paso, TX from Gonzales, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Gonzales, TX is about 622.6 miles (1001.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 559.1 miles (899.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Gonzales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Gonzales.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 183: Gonzales, Cuero
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Interstate 10 Frontage Road
608 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Pierce Street
1 mi · 1 min · East Pierce Street
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Continue on North United States Highway 183
12.8 mi · 14 min · North United States Highway 183
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
1215 ft · 32 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Saint Joseph Street
122 m · 12 sec · North Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Street
34 m · 5 sec · Saint Lawrence Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Lawrence Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Gonzales.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight right
363 mi · 05h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Clear leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Gonzales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Gonzales?
The road trip is about 622.6 miles (1001.9 km) and usually takes 10h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 311 miles from El Paso and 311.6 miles from Gonzales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 559.1 miles (899.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.02 one way or $166.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Gonzales, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Gonzales.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 559.1 mi (899.78 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gonzales
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 7,596 |
| Coordinates | 29.5016300, -97.4524900 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzales (-97.45249, 29.50163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1002 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $83.02 | $166.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $93.42 | $186.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $100.86 | $201.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $87.73 | $175.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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